A friend ; a prochain ami, or, as it is written in old works, pro- choin amy, the next friend. Vide Prochein amy. AMICABLE ACTION, in Pennsyl- vania praclicCy is an action entered by agreement of parties on the dockets of the courts ; when entered, such action is consi…
Ami — Definition and meaning
or, as it is written in old works, pro-
choin amy, the next friend. Vide
Prochein amy.
AMICABLE ACTION, in Pennsyl-
vania praclicCy is an action entered by
agreement of parties on the dockets
of the courts ; when entered, such
action is considered as if it had been
adversely commenced, and the defend-
ant had been regularly summoned.
An amicable action may be entered by
attorney, independently of tho pro-
visions of the act of 1806. 8 S & R.
567.
AMICUS CURLE, a fricrul of the
court , in practice. One w'ho as a
standcr by, when a judge is doubtful
or mistaken in a matter of law, may
inform the court. 2 lust. 178; 2 Vin.
Abr. 475; and any one, ns amicus
curia, may make an application to the
court in favour of an infant, though
he 1x5 no relation. 1 Ves. Sen. 313.
The importance of Ami
Ami appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
How Ami is applied
In practice, Ami is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Bouvier's Law Dictionary (1856) , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.